📰 The University of Extremadura Strengthens Its Presence in Key Research and Development Networks Through the MAS_UEx Project in Europe 🌍✨
As part of its internationalisation strategy, the University of Extremadura (UEx), through the MAS_UEx project in Europe coordinated by the European Projects Office, continues to consolidate its participation in four major European networks. This development enhances UEx’s position in the fields of sustainability, digitalisation, business innovation, and biochemical sciences. Below is a summary of each network and its impact on the university community.
🌱 UEx Joins SusChem: Sustainable Chemistry
Starting February 2024, the University of Extremadura will become part of SusChem, a European platform promoting sustainability and innovation in chemistry. SusChem brings together universities, companies, and research centres to develop sustainable solutions addressing today’s environmental challenges.
SusChem Activities:
🔬 R&I in Sustainability: Promoting research in clean technologies and sustainable materials.
🌍 International Collaborations: Encouraging partnerships between academia and industry to create innovative solutions.
📚 Publications and Workshops: Sharing scientific advancements and organising training events.
💻 UEx Strengthens Participation in NESSI: Digitalisation in Europe
The University of Extremadura remains a key player in NESSI (Networked European Software and Services Initiative), a platform driving digital transformation across sectors such as education, healthcare, energy, and industry.
NESSI Activities:
💡 Innovation in Software and Services: Leading cutting-edge technological projects in Europe.
🌐 Digital Networking: Building connections among businesses, universities, and research centres.
📚 Strategic Publications: Producing reports on trends and advancements in digitalisation.
🚀 Boosting Business Innovation Through the BIC Network
The University of Extremadura reinforces its collaboration with the BIC (Business Innovation Centres) network, a European initiative supporting the growth of innovative businesses through training, networking, and synergy-building among startups and tech SMEs.
BIC Network Activities:
💼 Startup Support: Incubation and acceleration programmes for tech companies.
🌐 Business Connections: Facilitating collaborations between entrepreneurs and leading European companies.
📈 Entrepreneur Training: Providing mentoring and training in business and technology.
🔬 UEx Expands Its Role in the Federation of European Biochemical Societies (FEBS)
The University of Extremadura strengthens its involvement in FEBS, a network of over 35,000 scientists across Europe in biochemistry and molecular biology. FEBS promotes collaborative research and advances in these fields through conferences, scientific publications, and training programmes.
FEBS Activities:
🧬 Annual Scientific Conferences: Presenting and discussing the latest advancements in biochemistry and molecular biology.
📚 Leading Publications: Renowned journals such as FEBS Journal and FEBS Open Bio.
🧑🔬 Training and Scholarships: Opportunities for young researchers across Europe.
By participating in these networks, the University of Extremadura solidifies its role as a leader in research and innovation, aligning with key European priorities and contributing to global challenges in sustainability, digitalisation, and scientific advancement.
